Notes | Lecithin is a Mixture of the diglycerides of stearic, palmitic and oleic acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid; found in plants and animals Lecithin uses and applications include: Surfactant, emulsifier, dispersant, wetting agent for animal feed, leather treatment, textiles; emulsifier for oil-based drilling fluids; release agent for silicone rubber molds; raw material for paints; viscous modifier; surfactant, emulsifier, dispersant, wetting agent, antistat, emollient for cosmetics; surfactant, emulsifier, dispersant, wetting agent, antioxidant for foods; pigmentfillerclay dispersant for sealants, caulks, pesticides; surfactant, emulsifier, dispersant, wetting agent, stabilizer, solubilizer, emollient, nutrient for pharmaceuticals; tablet binder; choline source in dementia; in food-contact coatings; stabilizer, flavor enhancer improving frying chars. in margarine; in components of paper and paperboard in contact with aqueous and fatty foods
Suggested storage of Lecithin: Refrigerate |